Meta Health: Mindfulness Meets Metabolism

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S1E18: Multiethnic Metabolism and Heart Disease Risk Mar 03, 2022

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There are significant ethnicity-specific differences in metabolism and heart disease risk that are not often discussed. In this episode we cover:

A brief overview of insulin resistance (IR) and the renin angiotensin system (aka RAS)
How IR and RAS present in major ethnic groups like African Americans, Asians (including South Asians), Hispanics, etc.
My simplistic model for categorizing IR to better explain ethnic risk
Ethnic-specific lifestyle changes to improve metabolism and reduce heart disease risk

S1E17: Blood Pressure, Body Fat, and Sodium Feb 15, 2022

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I'm going to explain the interaction between blood pressure, body fat, and sodium by explaining the all important RAAS (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system). Understanding this system can help you optimize blood pressure, heart, and overall vascular health. We'll discuss the following:

Understanding how RAAS works
How body fat interacts with RAAS
Why sodium is not the root cause of high blood pressure
The connection between insulin resistance and RAAS
Lifestyle measures to effectively reduce blood pressure

S1E16: Getting Your Body to Burn Fat Jan 25, 2022

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Understanding the mechanism behind how your body stores and burns fat (aka lipolysis) will help you incorporate lifestyle strategies to help you lose excess body fat. In this episode we discuss:

The science of burning body fat
Different types of body fat based on color and location
Teaching your body to burn excess fat through thermogenesis
Multiple lifestyle strategies to enhance fat loss

S1E15: Science of Muscle Growth and Optimal Protein Intake Jan 12, 2022

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Muscles are a key organ for longevity, yet the majority of patients I see in my clinic suffer metabolically, physically, and even mentally from a lack of optimal muscle strength. Most individuals are also consuming insufficient protein to activate muscle growth. In this episode I discuss:

The science of muscle growth (aka muscle protein synthesis)
The role of insulin and mTOR using a Marvel superhero
Defining optimal protein intake for muscle growth
Vegetarian vs animal protein
Fasting, exercise and other lifestyle factors affecting muscle

S1E14: Why Everyone Should Experience Ketosis Regardless of their Diet Dec 23, 2021

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Ketogenic diets are commonly associated with meat-based diets, but this misconception isolates individuals from accessing this precious metabolic state. In this episode I discuss the following:

Ketosis explained using an ox-powered waterwheel
Fat burning/oxidation explained using box cutters
Why ketones are an incredible energy source
The health benefits of ketosis explained
How plant-eaters and meat-eaters can access ketosis

S1E13: Exploring Envy, The Forbidden Emotion Dec 15, 2021

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Envy is an emotion very few people like to talk about, but that simmers inside so many of us. I talk about envy openly in this episode and discuss the following:

Why people avoid discussing envy
The impact of envy on our emotional health
My personal experience with envy
The parenting impact of envy on children
Toxic competitiveness fueled by envy
Practical tips on coping with envy

S1E12: How Your Body Turns Food Into Energy Dec 08, 2021

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In this episode I use 4 key coenzymes along with storytelling and visualization to help you understand energy metabolism. We'll weave in James Bond's Casino Royale and introduce a "RAP" to help you become a metabolic whiz. Topics include:

Mitochondria refresher
Introducing the 4 key coenzymes
Major metabolic processes that produce energy
The role of B vitamins in metabolism
Cutting edge longevity molecules and supplements

S1E11: Molecular Basis for Why Plant and Paleo Diets Can Work Nov 24, 2021

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In this episode I do my best to provide an objective, science-based mechanism for how plant-based and paleo-type diets can be effective in reversing insulin resistance. I cover the following:

Molecular overview of insulin resistance
Case descriptions of how plant-based and paleo-type diets can reverse insulin resistance
Critical role of mitochondrial horsepower
Overlap areas with plant-based and paleo-type diets
Key concepts behind dietary personalization

S1E10: The Liver's Key Role in Metabolism and Insulin Resistance Nov 17, 2021

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It's time to introduce the liver into our metabolic framework and understand how it interacts with fat and muscle. We'll discuss:

The metabolic triad of glucose, fat and muscle
How the liver regulates glucose with extraordinary precision
Understanding metabolism when fed, fasted, and in ketosis
Insulin resistance in the liver and how it's linked to elevated glucose, triglycerides and fatty liver

S1E9: Fat Metabolism: How We Store, Move, and Burn Body Fat Nov 09, 2021

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This episode introduces fat metabolism through signature storytelling that involves ships, TSA agents, and a visit to a pub. We'll cover the following:

Overlaps in fat and glucose metabolism
The essence of fat mobilization and storage
Key hormones for fat storage and burning
Deeper understanding of insulin resistance and fat gain
Lifestyle changes to enhance fat burning

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